Slips, Trips and Falls for Construction
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Slips, Trips and Falls for Construction

At best, slipping and tripping is embarrassing. Often, it leads to strains and sprains. At worst, it causes serious injury or even death. Preventing slips, trips and falls from walking and working surfaces is easy, but often ignored in the daily routine of trying to get work done quickly and efficiently. Take this course to learn about the hazards that cause slips, trips and falls, how you can avoid them, and what to do in the event of a slip, trip or fall. Ideal learners are all employees who work in construction.

UL Solutions
Updated Sep 29, 2026

What you'll learn

  • Define slips, trips and falls
  • Identify slip, trip and fall hazards
  • Recognize causes of slips, trips and falls
  • Recall good housekeeping and proper equipment use
  • Identify basic requirements for walking and working surfaces
  • Identify proper falling techniques
Course DescriptionAt best, slipping and tripping is embarrassing. Often, it leads to strains and sprains. At worst, it causes serious injury or even death. Preventing slips, trips and falls from walking and working surfaces is easy, but often ignored in the daily routine of trying to get work done quickly and efficiently. Take this course to learn about the hazards that cause slips, trips and falls, how you can avoid them, and what to do in the event of a slip, trip or fall. Ideal learners are all employees who work in construction.